featured columnists Q. I live on the north end, and I've noticed the city of Grand Forks giving out courtesy tickets on street cleaning nights. One car has gotten one three weeks in a row. I think it's a waste of the city's time.
Grand Forks, 58203

Grand Forks North Dakota 375 2nd Ave. N. 58203

2014-01-16 03:09:53

Q. I live on the north end, and I've noticed the city of Grand Forks giving out courtesy tickets on street cleaning nights. One car has gotten one three weeks in a row. I think it's a waste of the city's time. Why are they giving these out instead of real tickets?

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A. It seems your neighbors might be disregarding a lesson the city is trying to teach them.

Brandi Jewett is an enterprise reporter for the Grand Forks Herald with beats focusing on northwest Minnesota, unmanned aircraft systems and East Grand Forks city government. Other positions she has held at the Herald include Grand Forks city government reporter, general assigment reporter and news intern. A native of Valley City, N.D., 24 years worth of winters haven't scared her out of the state yet.Follow her work at www.grandforksherald.com and on Twitter and Instagram: @brandijewett. Send tips and story ideas to bjewett@gfherald.com.